BA in Anthropology - Cultural Anthropology in Cleveland United States | Cleveland State University

Anthropology explores human societies and cultures across their biological and ethnic variations. This field encompasses four core disciplines: archaeology (studying ancient civilizations), biological anthropology (examining human physiology), cultural anthropology (analyzing contemporary societies), and linguistics (investigating language systems). At CSU, unlike most institutions, students can pursue an Anthropology degree with a focus on any of these four specializations.

An anthropology degree provides versatile career preparation, with graduates sought after in diverse sectors including business, nonprofits, and government agencies. Career paths range from product development and marketing to community advocacy, law enforcement, intelligence, and national security. The program also serves as excellent preparation for advanced studies in anthropology, humanities, social sciences, medicine, law, and other disciplines. Graduates enter professions such as: Corporate Anthropology Specialist, Social Media Researcher, Forensic Anthropologist, Diplomatic Corps Member, International Aid Worker, Disaster Response Coordinator, Community Developer, Diversity Consultant, Population Analyst, Archaeological Evaluator, Museum Instructor, Collections Curator, Academic Professor, Heritage Tourism Guide, Cultural Tourism Expert, Social Studies Teacher, Digital Content Creator, Documentary Filmmaker, News Reporter, Novelist, Cultural Critic, Policy Researcher, Intelligence Officer, Military Cultural Advisor.

Anthropology explores human societies and cultures across their biological and ethnic variations. This field encompasses four core disciplines: archaeology (studying ancient civilizations), biological anthropology (examining human physiology), cultural anthropology (analyzing contemporary societies), and linguistics (investigating language systems). At CSU, unlike most institutions, students can pursue an Anthropology degree with a focus on any of these four specializations.

Cultural Anthropology investigates socially acquired behaviors, values, and customs that carry distinct meanings for different communities. Practitioners conduct in-depth studies of individual societies (ethnography) while also making cross-cultural comparisons (ethnology). Our faculty particularly examine globalization as a catalyst for cultural transformation.

Global cultures are preserved through various media including written accounts, films, videos, and audio recordings. CSU faculty possess specialized knowledge of multiple regions: Western & Eastern Africa (including Ethiopia), Mesoamerica, and South America.